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Ryk Brown

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7 series · 53 books

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Ryk Brown is an American science fiction author best known for The Frontiers Saga, an expansive universe spanning multiple interconnected series and over fifty books. His work blends hard science fiction concepts with episodic storytelling, releasing books as serial installments that build a sprawling narrative across humanity's expansion into space. Beyond his primary saga, Brown has explored westerns, action-adventure tales, and non-fiction, establishing himself as a prolific creator with a dedicated following since 2011.

Frontiers Saga Series

Ongoing

16 books (2011–2025)

Start with Aurora: CV-01, the first of 16 books in the Frontiers Saga series.

Start this series with Aurora: CV-01

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Aurora: CV-01
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Freedom's Dawn
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Rise of the Corinari
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Legend of Corinair
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Rings of Haven
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Celestia: CV-02
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Head of the Dragon
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Resistance
9
Cover of The Expanse
10
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Born of the Ashes
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Liberation
12
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Rise of the Alliance
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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A Show of Force
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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That Which Other Men Cannot Do
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Weak and the Innocent
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Paradise Lost
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frontiers Saga: Fall of the Core Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2017)

Start with Fall of the Core: Netcast 01, the first of 4 books in the Frontiers Saga: Fall of the Core series.

Start this series with Fall of the Core: Netcast 01

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Fall of the Core: Netcast 01
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Fall of the Core: Netcast Zero
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Fall of the Core: Netcast 02
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Fall of the Core: Netcast 03
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frontiers Saga: Fringe Worlds Series

Ongoing

14 books (2021–2025)

Start with Aurora: EV-01, the first of 14 books in the Frontiers Saga: Fringe Worlds series.

Start this series with Aurora: EV-01

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Aurora: EV-01
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Escape of the Free Fleet
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Liberty and Truth, Peace and Prosperity
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
No Risk Too Great
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Not The Hill We Die On
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
A Few Against Many
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Birth Of An Empire
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
9
Lesser of Two Evils
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Enemies of My Enemy
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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12
The First Ranger
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Vengeance
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14
Welcome to Paradise
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frontiers Saga: Leviathan Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2026)

Start with Desperation and read in order.

Start this series with Desperation

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1
2
Rise of the Alpha
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frontiers Saga: Rogue Castes Series

Complete

15 books (2016–2020)

Start with Escalation, the first of 15 books in the Frontiers Saga: Rogue Castes series.

Start this series with Escalation

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2
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3
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Resurrection
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
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For the Triumph of Evil
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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Who Takes No Risk
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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I Am Justice
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Retaliation
10
Cover of Sanctuary
11
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A Price Too High
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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A Rock and a Hard Place
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13
A Line in the Sand
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Into the Serpent's Lair
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Return of the Corinari
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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1
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The Frontiers Saga - Astra Nullus Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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1
Deeper(With: Glenn Haddix)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ryk Brown written?
Ryk Brown has written 53 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ryk Brown series?
Here are the first books in Ryk Brown's series: Frontiers Saga: Aurora: CV-01; Frontiers Saga: Fall of the Core: Fall of the Core: Netcast 01; Frontiers Saga: Fringe Worlds: Aurora: EV-01; Frontiers Saga: Leviathan: Desperation; Frontiers Saga: Rogue Castes: Escalation.
What order should I read Ryk Brown's books?
We recommend reading Ryk Brown's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ryk Brown still writing new books?
Yes, Ryk Brown has 3 ongoing series: Frontiers Saga, Frontiers Saga: Fringe Worlds, Frontiers Saga: Leviathan.

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